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Indian Man in South Korea Reveals How Cellotape and Onion Peels Can Lead to Hefty Fines
- •An Indian living in South Korea shared an Instagram video detailing the unexpected expenses and rigorous daily rules of living in the country.
- •He pays roughly Rs 60,000 monthly for apartment maintenance, which strictly covers only the lift and waste management.
- •Strict garbage disposal laws require residents to remove cellotape from boxes, wash plastic containers, and buy government-approved trash bags.
- •Throwing away food waste incorrectly, such as mixing an onion peel into the wrong category, can result in a fine.
- •Disposing of bulky items like carpets requires purchasing special stickers from the apartment office for about Rs 300 to avoid penalties.
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Residents in South Korea must follow detailed garbage disposal rules, such as removing cellotapes from cardboard boxes, thoroughly washing plastic food containers, and using government-approved designated garbage bags. Even small items like an onion peel placed in the wrong category can result in a fine.
An Indian man living in South Korea revealed in an Instagram video that he pays approximately Rs 60,000 a month for apartment maintenance. This cost exclusively covers the lift and waste management and does not include electricity or water bills.
To discard bulky items like an old carpet, residents must purchase a special sticker from the apartment office costing around Rs 300 each. Disposing of such items without the required sticker can lead to a fine.
